Correct belt not selected for application
Contact factory to discuss belt application
Conveyor belt has
prematurely worn out
eye
Motor or speed reducer not wired properly
Check wiring and correct per wiring instructions
Belt is traveling
reverse of desired
direction
backward
Speed reducer can run with skin temperature of 225ºF
No corrective action
Speed reducer is
getting hot
thermometer-full
Bearings are damaged or failing
Refer to Pulley Assembly Replacement section of this manual (page 21)
Bearing noise
ear
Speed reducer’s life has expired
Replace speed reducer
Installation was performed incorrectly and input seal was damaged
Replace speed reducer
Speed reducer is
leaking oil
tint
Motor can run with a skin temperature of 221ºF
No corrective action
Motor is not protected with overload protection and is drawing
too much current
Install overload protection on motor
Motor is Hot
thermometer-full
Accumulation or belt wear
Refer to Belt Tracking section of this manual (page 16)
Improper tension
Refer to Belt Tensioning section of this manual (page 19)
Belt will not track at
drive end
wrench
Belt is being attacked by chemicals or excessive heat
Contact factory to discuss belt application
Belt life has expired
Replace belt
Urethane belts can discolor when exposed to UV light
No corrective action
Belt is brittle,
delaminating or
is discolored
eye
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Corrective Action
Possible Cause
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If you are unable to remedy the problem with these corrective actions, please contact QC Conveyors Customer Service
at (513) 753-6000. Failure to correct the problem may lead to abnormal use of the conveyor, thereby voiding the warranty.
